Senior Systems Engineer

SAIC; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer III to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division at NSWC Crane. You will assist in integration and testing for the DRAKE system, a portable EW jammer protecting Navy ships and personnel from UAS threats, often with JCREW.

You will develop and execute test procedures, support developmental testing, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure test readiness while maintaining strict safety and configuration control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace) or related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant test and evaluation or systems engineering experience.
• Interim secret clearance to start; final Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test procedures, cases, and plans under guidance
• Support Developmental Testing (lab, integration, limited field testing)
• Assist in defining MOEs and MOPs
• Perform data collection/analysis to assess functionality and performance
• Document test results and observations for engineering and program teams
• Support requirements verification and traceability activities
• Assist in test event planning and coordination
• Collaborate with systems engineering, software, and integration teams for test readiness
• Prepare technical documentation and reports
• Ensure adherence to test procedures, safety requirements, and configuration control processes

Skills

Test execution

Documentation practices

Data analysis

DoD programs experience

DT/OT environments

TEMP-based test docs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Description

Position: Systems Engineer III (456)

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer III to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division at NSWC Crane. This position supports systems integration and testing for the DRAKE system. DRAKE is a portable, electromagnetic warfare jammer designed to protect Navy ships and personnel by detecting and defeating small unmanned aerial systems (UAS). DRAKE often acts in combination with the Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (JCREW) system to protect against both drones and electronic threats. You will be working onsite in a fast paced and dynamic environment where teamwork and collaboration are essential. SECRET to CLEARANCE Requirement: Interim Secret to start. Continued employment contingent upon favorable final Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test procedures, cases, and plans under established guidance
• Support Developmental Testing, including lab, integration, and limited field testing
• Assist in defining and applying Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) and Measures of Performance (MOPs)
• Perform data collection/analysis to assess system functionality and performance
• Document test results, discrepancies, and observations in support of engineering and program teams
• Support requirements verification and traceability activities
• Assist in test event planning and coordination, including setup and execution
• Collaborate with systems engineering, software, and integration teams to support test readiness
• Prepare technical documentation and reports
• Ensure adherence to test procedures, safety requirements, and configuration control processes

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

• 5 -7 years of relevant experience in test and evaluation, systems engineering, or related discipline
• Familiarity with test execution and documentation practices
• Basic experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, MATLAB, Python)
• Experience supporting DoD or federal programs
• Exposure to DT/OT environments
• Familiarity with TEMP or similar test documentation
• Interim secret clearance required to start. Secret clearance must be obtained and retained. May eventually need a Top Secret TS/SCI

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace) or related field